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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,193.29, 36,289.88 and 15,871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,193.29, 36,289.88 and 15,871.32 is: 23,806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,193.29 : 36,289.88 = 15,871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,193.29/36,289.88 = 15,871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,193.29x = 36,289.88 × 15,871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,193.29x = 575,968,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,968,298.24/24,193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.94

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